The White Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Maldon
The White Horse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The White Horse was inspected on 7 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 26 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PJ
How it compares in Maldon
That puts The White Horse among the 517 places in Maldon holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 517 | 88% | ← The White Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The White Horse none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The White Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Oak Tap Room Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2016 |
| Friendly Frier Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Ansell & Sons Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Black Lobster Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Maldon Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Deli And Fizz Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Continental Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Maldon Court Preparatory School School/college/university | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
Questions about The White Horse
What is The White Horse's food hygiene rating?
The White Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 7 July 2026.
Is The White Horse safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The White Horse last inspected?
The White Horse was last inspected on 7 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maldon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The White Horse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The White Horse compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and The White Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects The White Horse and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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